Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly vs Arctic Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly | Arctic Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanessa vulcania | Colias tyche |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Canary Islands, Madeira | Arctic Russia, Siberia, northern Alaska, Yukon |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
An endemic butterfly closely related to the red admiral, found in the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has darker coloring with brighter orange-red bands.
Did You Know?
It was long considered a subspecies of the red admiral before being elevated to full species status.
Arctic Clouded Yellow
A medium-sized butterfly with pale greenish-yellow wings and prominent dark borders. The underside has a silvery-white discal spot. It has a powerful, direct flight over open tundra landscapes.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so well adapted to the Arctic that it can fly in wind speeds that would ground most temperate butterflies.